How to Grow In Unity Within Your Marriage

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary this past summer and marveled at how much we had grown in unison with one another in 15 years, though we had thought ourselves so on the same page on our wedding day. It seemed reasonable to us that going to the same church, desiring the same lifestyle, and wanting the same number of children was a safe way ensure some measure of marital bliss and unity.

And for us, we now recognize that all our notions of being a couple with similar interests and tastes pale in comparison to learning, discovering, pursuing, and drawing out the hard things in life… together and in unity with one another. We now see that marriage itself isn’t what unifies two independent souls, but that two souls dependent on Christ is what unifies marriage.

About Ruth Simons

It's only by the grace of God that Ruth considers motherhood to 6 wonderful boys a high and worthy calling. She's been married 15 years to her headmaster husband, who was formerly a pastor for 10 years. She educates her children at home through the model of University-Model Schooling, at a Classical Christian school they were part of founding. She considers it a privilege to teach and live out the Gospel with them at home. When not busy with family, she loves to paint, sew, garden, cook for a crowd, travel, and redecorate her girlfriends’ homes. Ruth blogs at www.gracelaced.com, where she writes about the many moments in which the Gospel intersects daily life. Connect with Ruth on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Hey there! Thanks so much for stopping by our blog. We are absolutely thrilled you are here! We are a crazy church planting couple who loves Jesus, our four kids and loads of coffee! We are giving God the glory every step of the way and love sharing our journey with you.